Senate, Veterans Affairs and Congress
Senate advances $3B VA supplemental bill one day before deadline
The chamber approved legislation by voice vote Thursday to provide the Veterans Affairs Department with an extra $3 billion to cover a surge in veterans benefits costs ahead of a potential service disruption.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress passes emergency bill to address $3 billion VA budget shortfall
North Carolina U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy said he voted in favor of the bill to ensure veterans are taken care of, not because the Department of Veterans Affairs is deserving.
Senate passes $3 billion VA spending patch, addressing urgent budget shortfall
The Senate passed an emergency bill on Thursday to address a nearly $3 billion shortfall that the Department of Veterans Affairs is facing, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill passed by voice vote which would allocate about $2.
Congress races to patch $3 billion Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Veterans Affairs, as officials warn veterans and survivors’ benefits payments are at risk absent congressional action in the coming days.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
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House lawmakers scrutinize VA officials for issues with community care claims data repository
VA modernization subcommittee members voiced concerns about the agency’s ability to address a backlog of claims, potential ...
House to move on $3B VA funding bill as specter of government shutdown looms
House Republicans are moving to ensure veterans' care is fully funded after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a ...
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Early voting begins today in Virginia
Starting today, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House, ...
In Virginia's 3rd District, candidate with 31 years in Congress faces challenger making 1st bid for federal office
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District includes Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and parts of Chesapeake.
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This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding
Lawmakers are optimistic they will pass a quick fix to the Department of Veterans Affairs funding shortfall before a looming ...
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Early voting begins in Virginia
Starting today, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House, ...
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As early voting starts in Virginia, political parties rally their bases
Starting Friday, voters across Virginia can begin casting their ballots in this year’s critical elections for the White House ...
Virginia race for Spanberger’s open seat in Congress is heating up
The battle between Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R), both Army veterans turned lawyers, is one of the country’s ...
Republican seeking to replace Virginia’s Spanberger launches first general election TV ad
Derrick Anderson highlights his goal of being an "independent leader" in his first ad in the general election for Virginia's 7th District.